WhileJohn Williamsis confirmed to score the soundtrack for this December’sStar Wars: The Force Awakens, it seems the idea of also taking on a number of standalone films set outside the main saga was too much to ask. Instead, directorGareth Edwardshas turned to a familiar collaborator for his upcomingStar Warsstandalone movie.Alexandre Desplatis now confirmed to scoreRogue One.
Alexandre Desplat revealed the news himself with Radio Classique’s Culture Club. He just won the Oscar for scoringThe Grand Budapest HotelforWes Anderson. This past summer, he also composed the music forGareth Edwards’sGodzilla. That film saw him incorporating Akira Ifukeube’s iconic 1954Godzillatheme, so it makes sense that he would come aboard to provide a soundtrack that will also demand some of the originalJohn Williamsmusic be used. Though, no further details about his plans have been unveiled at this time.
Rogue Oneis the first in a series ofStar Warsspinoffs, and is set to begin shooting this summer in London at Pinewood Studios. The original idea for the movie came from ILM CCO John Knoll, with a screenplay byChris Weitz.Felicity Jonesis confirmed to headline the movie, though her character hasn’t been revealed at this time. No story details have been released, but concept art shown off by Disney at a shareholders' meeting indicates that it will revolve around soldiers on a mission. The movie opens in December 2016.
Alexandre Desplat is quite an accomplished musician. He also collaborated withWes AndersononThe Fantastic Mr. Foxand has scored for some big franchises, including creating the music forHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. He previously worked on two ofChris Weitz’s directorial efforts,The Twilight Saga: New MoonandThe Golden Compass. And along with his Oscar win this year forThe Grand Budapest Hotel, he was also nominated forThe Imitation Game.
